Sydney

Awesome live music venue and small bar with a great range of craft beer.

Live music

Dog friendly

Free

South

MoshPit Bar

The stalwart of live music on South King, the Botany View has live entertainment Thursday to Sunday every week showcasing bands and dj’s from a wide variety of styles and genres. It also boasts a quaint rooftop garden, 28 taps and some killer pub grub whilst being one of Newtown’s favourite dog friendly pubs.

Rooftop

Child friendly

Beer garden

Family friendly

Botany View Hotel

49% off ALL drinks!

Student Happy Hour 

Located at the top of south King Street right next to St Peters station, this is a great corner pub with classic art deco appeal. There are 16 taps of beer featuring a selection of local craft options, old school Aussie classics and Guinness. The contemporary pub menu is always well executed and features all day rotating specials and thoughtful vegetarian options. And you can watch live sport down the back of the pub with the volume up!

Sports

City

Sydney Park Hotel

$20 Burger Mondays

Tuesday $25 Parmi's & $22 Buttermilk Chickens 

Wednesday $25 Rump steaks 

Irish spice Bag

A Newtown institution with unrivalled selection of craft and old school beers across 22 taps, regular live gigs, pool tables, spacious light filled restaurant and beer garden. The Union are huge supporters of local brewers and distillers with one of the best selections in the city (both behind the bar and at their adjoining bottle shop). Front bar is for adults only but there's plenty of room out back for families with kids so keep this in mind when making a booking. 

Union Hotel Newtown 

Happy Hour 

Step into Earl’s Juke Joint, where dive-bar cool meets New Orleans charm. With a trophy cabinet full of accolades—including Time Out Sydney’s Best New Bar (2014), Bar of the Year (2015), Best Bar Team (2016 and 2020), and Boothby’s All Time Great NSW Bar (2024)—it’s clear Earl’s has earned its place as an institution. Add to that its consistent presence in the SMH Good Food Guide’s 20 Best Bars and other “best of” lists since opening, and you know you’re in for a top-tier experience. Their Happy Hour, Earl’s Style hits the sweet spot:

Earls Juke Joint

$15 Cocktails

MoshPit Bar | 642a King St | Erskineville

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